Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
John 12:36
in. on. Greek. eis. App-104.
be. become,
children. sons. App-108.
did hide Himself. was hidden.
from. away from. Greek. apo. App-104.
them: i, e. the Greeks of John 12:20. Compare Matthew 10:5.
in. on. Greek. eis. App-104.
be. become,
children. sons. App-108.
did hide Himself. was hidden.
from. away from. Greek. apo. App-104.
them: i, e. the Greeks of John 12:20. Compare Matthew 10:5.
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The children of light — The children of God, wise, holy, happy....